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Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Parent/Child Activity Groups

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC | SENDEROS

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC

After school dance classes for different levels learning traditional Mexican dances. Performances in a number of community events throughout the year.

Stress Busters: Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Cultural Heritage Groups
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Dance Instruction
Dance Performances
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Debt/Overspending Support Groups
Parent Support Groups

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Legal Services / Servicios Jurdicos
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Onsite WIC access / Acceso in situ a WIC
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Summer Lunch / Almuerzo de verano

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Counseling

Categories

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Nutrition Education
Co-Parenting Workshops
Food Donation Programs
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Directory Assistance
Job Finding Assistance
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Summer Food Service Programs
Parenting Skills Classes
Parenting Materials
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Health Care Discount Enrollment Programs
Brown Bag Food Programs
Parent Support Groups
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
TANF
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Food Safety Education
General Health Education Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Food Pantries
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Youth mentorship, after-school activities, tutoring and homework assistance provided by UCSC interns, monthly field trips, movie nights, speakers and mentors are brought with the youth for culturally based enrichment presentations, Youth and family support.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Nutrition Assessment Services
Employment Preparation
Parent/Child Activity Groups
General Counseling Services
Hiking
Conflict Resolution Training
Parent Support Groups
Walking Programs
Youth Development
Nutrition Education
Youth/Student Support Groups
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Child Care Expense Assistance
Outdoor Environmental Education
Infant and Child Safety Education
Preschools
Child Guidance
Parent/Child Activity Groups
General Counseling Services
Nutrition Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Education and promotion of balanced nutrition, Provision of food and nutrition education, Education on balanced nutrition, Provision of food to support balanced nutrition, donation and delivery of fresh, organic produce to meal & pantry programs throughout the county. Farm Camps.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Hiking
Leadership Development
Camp Referrals
Youth Development
Hiking/Camping Safety Education
Guided Imagery
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Nutrition Education
Brown Bag Food Programs

For Boys and Young men
Teaching and supporting boys in discovery and journey from boyhood to manhood with guidance, coaching, and mentorship grounded in 41 developmental assets, youth leadership development, social-emotional and healthy masculinity

For men
Support men in their journey through manhood and couple relationships by developing a healthy masculinity and relationship

For dads
Supporting father involvement, fatherhood and co-parenting for the well-being of children


Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

Youth Services: ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Categories

Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Youth Literacy Programs
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Centers
Parent Support Groups
Youth Violence Prevention
General Counseling Services
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Development
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Recreation Centers
Advocacy
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Child Care Expense Assistance
Outdoor Environmental Education
Infant and Child Safety Education
Preschools
Child Guidance
Parent/Child Activity Groups
General Counseling Services
Nutrition Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Parent/Child Activity Groups
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Child Care Expense Assistance
Outdoor Environmental Education
Infant and Child Safety Education
Preschools
Child Guidance
Parent/Child Activity Groups
General Counseling Services
Nutrition Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent Support Groups
Youth Development
Parent/Child Activity Groups
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Child Care Expense Assistance
Outdoor Environmental Education
Infant and Child Safety Education
Preschools
Child Guidance
Parent/Child Activity Groups
General Counseling Services
Nutrition Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion

Pacific Elementary School serves approximately 175 preschool through sixth-grade children. It also includes free morning preschool for income-qualified families.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Child Guidance
Nutrition Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Elementary Schools
School Districts
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Child Care Expense Assistance
Outdoor Environmental Education
Infant and Child Safety Education
Preschools
Child Guidance
Parent/Child Activity Groups
General Counseling Services
Nutrition Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC | SENDEROS

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC

After school dance classes for different levels learning traditional Mexican dances. Performances in a number of community events throughout the year.

Stress Busters: Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Cultural Heritage Groups
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Dance Instruction
Dance Performances
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Debt/Overspending Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Offers ongoing class series (attend one or all sessions), workshops, trainings, support groups

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Parenting Skills Classes
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Workshops/Symposiums
Co-Parenting Workshops
Youth Development
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Stepfamily/Blended Family Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Parent Rights Classes
Child Custody/Support Related Support Groups
Parenting Materials
Child Abuse Support Groups
Early Head Start offers a home visiting program for pregnant women and children 0-3, and a center-base option for children 0-3 years. Both programs support children and families during the very first stages of life to build a strong foundation for growth and learning. Services are offered throughout Santa Cruz County, including Watsonville, Freedom, and the San Lorenzo Valley.

Head Start offers a part-day (3 1/2 hours) and extended day (6 hours) preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5. We focus on supporting children and families to be ready for school by providing opportunities for social and emotional growth; focusing on physical, mental, and dental health; and partnering closely with parents and families. Classes are offered at 16 centers located throughout Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

State Pre-K (CSPP) offers high quality early education and support services for eligible children 3-5 and their families.

Categories

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Head Start
Early Head Start
Parent Support Groups
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Child Care Expense Assistance
Outdoor Environmental Education
Infant and Child Safety Education
Preschools
Child Guidance
Parent/Child Activity Groups
General Counseling Services
Nutrition Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion